Adjourned
debate on the motion of Minister for the Arts and Sport (Senator Kemp)—That
these bills be now read a second time.

And on the amendment moved by Senator Sherry in respect of the Superannuation
Legislation Amendment Bill 2002 —At the end of the motion, add
“but the Senate is of the opinion that the bill should be withdrawn
and redrafted to:

(a) ensure
that the proposed surcharge tax reduction to high-income earners, the
splitting of superannuation contributions and the closure of the public
sector funds do not proceed; and

(b) provide
for a fairer contributions tax cut that will boost retirement incomes
for all superannuation fund members to assist in preparing the nation
for the ageing population”.

And on the amendment moved by Senator Cherry in respect of the Superannuation
(Government Co-contribution for Low Income Earners) Bill 2002 —At
the end of the motion, add “but the Senate notes that analysis provided
to the Select Committee on Superannuation shows that extending the co-contribution
to workers on average earnings would have a significant positive effect
on national savings, and that this could be funded by better targeting
of the Government’s superannuation measures”—( adjourned, Special Minister of State (Senator Abetz), 18 November
2002 ).

21 Budget
statement and documents 2003-04

Adjourned
debate on the motion of the Minister for Finance and Administration
(Senator Minchin)—That the Senate take note of the statement and documents
( adjourned, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Transport and
Regional Services (Senator Boswell), 15 May 2003 ).

22 Budget
statement and documents 2002-03

Adjourned
debate on the motion of the Minister for Finance and Administration
(Senator Minchin)—That the Senate take note of the statement and documents
( adjourned, Special Minister of State (Senator Abetz), 16 May 2002 ).